Nation, World + Society

Discussion among UCLA faculty, leadership and alumni emphasized education, advocacy, allyship.

UCLA’s Karen Umemoto and David Yoo discuss the United States’ long history of racism and exclusion.

AAPI faculty and staff at UCLA recommend media that provide insights into history, culture, struggle and contributions.

UCLA experts say while it’s a positive step, real progress on countering stereotypes and building equity domestically and around the world will take much more work.

The director of The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA provides her analysis of why this has been such an important issue for Armenians.

The AP turned to UCLA professor Brian Taylor to debunk a doctored photo making the rounds on social media.

A UCLA survey details the effect of falling incomes, COVID-19 health issues and pandemic-related restrictions on Angelenos’ quality of life.

Report examined 14 school districts, which together serve more than two-thirds of Black students in the region.

UCLA had more faculty honored than any other university.

A study co-authored by UCLA researchers finds hundreds of public water systems are out of compliance with state standards.

A new report predicts growing numbers of apprehensive Latino immigrant parents in California will disenroll kids from public health programs.

Dean Eileen Strempel and alumnus Stephen Handel share insights on how to best serve neo-traditional students.

UCLA sociologist Patrick Heuveline reports on the dramatic impact in the U.S. and other nations.

The report found “meaningful progress” over past decade, but noted that child labor violations and other abuses persist.

A proud Northern Cheyenne Indian and Chicana sociologist, she says building community with and encouraging others is fundamental to her scholarship.

Ramón is the co-founder and co-author of the annual Hollywood Diversity Report, first record of the industry’s progress around gender and racial diversity.

The Center for Neighborhood Knowledge’s Movement Hub amplifies on-the-ground activism and organizing.

Dr. Elizabeth Barnert’s research into El Salvador’s “disappeared” children points to a role for genetics in reunification.

Abigail Saguy has long been committed to understanding and articulating how our culture frames identity, and human vulnerabilities.

A UCLA report analyzes the potential economic impact of granting citizenship to immigrants who are already in the U.S. labor force.

UCLA-led study examined conditions faced by construction and domestic workers in six countries.

GPS data reveal how gender roles and ecology influence men’s and women’s movement through the landscape in which they live.

Seven faculty members share their analyses of what the president has accomplished and look ahead at the challenges to come.

The messages kids glean from TV can influence their attitudes and behaviors as they grow into their teenage years and beyond, UCLA psychologists say.

As UCLA’s vice provost for international studies and global engagement, Fan guides how UCLA embodies its important role as a global citizen.